7. Excessive Caffeine: An Energy Boost with a Stomach Cost
The allure of that morning coffee or mid-afternoon energy drink is all too familiar. Caffeine has carved itself a place in our daily routine, but at what cost? The hyperactivity it triggers in your brain extends to your digestive system, disrupting the peaceful balance of your stomach lining.
A fascinating angle to consider here is how caffeine disrupts sleep patterns. A lack of restful sleep can delay the body’s natural repair mechanisms, including those responsible for maintaining a healthy stomach lining. The relationship between caffeine, poor sleep, and ulcers forms a trifecta of complications that’s worth a second thought.
The havoc doesn’t end there. Caffeine also promotes the release of gastrin, a hormone responsible for stimulating stomach acid. But wait, that’s not all. Higher gastrin levels also make the stomach lining more susceptible to erosion, creating an environment primed for ulcer development. (7)
